English dictionary

bias

adjective

Pronunciation

ˈbaɪəs

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

noun

  1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

noun

  1. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

verb

  1. cause to be biased

verb

  1. influence in an unfair way

Example sentences

a bias fold
you are biasing my choice by telling me yours

Synonyms

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